Walls as Chronicles of the City’s Soul In the labyrinthine network of our cities, amidst the relentless cacophony of traffic and the everyday shuffle of humanity, lies an alternative narrative…
The rapidly expanding metropolis of Delhi reveals a fundamental conflict that occurs in fast-growing urban areas. The city’s thick air pollution and continuous motorbike, scooter, and auto-rickshaw traffic make walking…
Over the centuries, many Indian cities have evolved from traditional settlements into modern activity centres that meet the aspirations of today. Housing, workplaces, and communal areas have all been developed…
The Urban fabric must guarantee social interactions, accessibility, as well as safety, and it ought to be easy to navigate. In addition, the networks used by pedestrians should be enjoyable…
In Life Between Buildings, Jan Gehl writes, “In streets and city spaces of poor quality, only the bare minimum of activity takes place. People hurry home. In a good environment,…
Food culture is diverse, vibrant, dynamic, and unifying. It evolves with time and is never-ending. Food culture reflects not only a community’s traditions, practices, and identity but also connects communities…
The Heartbeat of Urban Memories For those who grew up in cities, the streets are etched with memories—playing gully cricket with friends as the sun dipped below the horizon, dancing…
The balancing act between formal and informal, permanence and impermanence, characterises Indian urbanscapes. The centre of city life consists of improvised marketplaces and bazaars situated between planned communities and concrete…
Urban areas across the South Asian subcontinent often face significant challenges with flooding and waterlogging, especially during the monsoon season. The heavy rains often overspill the existing drainage infrastructure, leading…
Konkani culture in Kochi, encountering such a tale in Kochi is quite likely as the city boasts a remarkable fusion of architecture and a fascinating past of migrant communities, particularly…
The story of Gosripuram is a fascinating one for generations old and young. The place being one of the oldest streets, inhabits the people of Konkani culture and has evolved…
Our streets and squares make up what we call the public realm, which is the physical manifestation of the common good. When you degrade the public realm, the common good…